Traders’ associations have said they intend to defy the closure. New restrictions also include closure of all tourist resorts, beaches, hotels, restaurants, shopping centres, parks and other public places to try to control the spread of coronavirus. Prime Minister Imran Khan’s aide on health, Dr Faisal Sultan, advised people to stay at home and avoid rushing to markets. Pakistan is currently in the middle of a third wave which authorities say is worse than the previous ones. Since last year, Pakistan has reported 18,797 deaths from Covid-19 among 854,240 cases.

Source: Irish Independent May 08, 2021 11:48 UTC